April 28 1999
The adventure begins ...
April 28, my last day in New Zealand for 2 years, the day I had been both eagerly awaiting and dreading all at the same time finally arrives.
The day started at some ungodly hour with my final chance to destroy a NZ golf course for a while. Si, Rob, Ted, and I shot out to Muirwai golf course with a coupon that Rob had scored (always looking to save cash is our Rob!) So we took two golf carts, a bottle of port and proceeded to play some of the worst golf of our lives. In fact we spent more time letting others play though than actually playing, but saying that, it was still a brilliant day out!
Then came the panicy rush to try and get the last of my shit together, while still sitting down with my friends, who had come to my place for a few drinks before I left AND trying to look calm at the same time. I'm not sure I managed all of the above, but I certainly managed a couple of beers and didn't forget anything (important anyway!)
Then the airport where I had to say goodbye to my family and closest friends. I was excited about going on my trip, but it was still sad to say goodbye.....this wasn't helped by the odd tear shed by people who shall remain nameless!
